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68 -- DRY ICE SOL MK05919 DUE 110697 POC Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer 919-541-5117 WEB: none, none. E-MAIL: none, none. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is RFQ MK05919 for dry ice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. NIEHS requires 85,000 lbs. Block dry ice; 220,000 lbs dry ice pellets; 40,000 lbs. Dry ice powder. Award will be made in the aggregate to the responsive and responsible quoter fully meeting the specifications and offering the lowest price. The period of performance shall be 10 Nov 1997 to 09 Nov 1998. This is to be a Term Purchase Order and orders will be placed telephonically for quantities, as required, throughout the year. FOB point will be NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and there is no additional addenda. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies and there is no additional addenda. No additional contract requirements or terms and conditions apply. Quotations are due no later than COB November 6, 1997 may be transmitted to facsimile machine, Model NEC/NEFAX Bit 1, (919) 541-5117. For information contact Mary Kimble, Contracting Officer.***** (0295)

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